How is this legal? (Chicago Junk Truck)

I was driving down Ashland yesterday and came upon this junk truck. I have seen much scarier stacking on these scrappers automobiles but this is a pretty good example of just how bold these guys get.

How on earth is this legal/safe at all? The guy is even on his phone. Just look at how the weight shifts as he starts, stops and hits potholes. Not cool at all :(

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Permalink Reply by Ryan L on July 1, 2010 at 7:43am
Permalink Reply by Michael A on July 1, 2010 at 7:47am
is it more dangerous then driving a car while taking video with your new iphone?
Permalink Reply by XV on July 1, 2010 at 7:50am
hmm, what did you record this on?
you should add that info somewhere
Permalink Reply by Ryan L on July 1, 2010 at 7:57am
Michael A said:
is it more dangerous then driving a car while taking video with your new iphone?

Um, yeah I expected to get shit for that. I actually just held it up and did my best to capture the video while looking at the road. I didn't know what I actually got on film till I went to lunch later in the day. I need to get some kind of mount I can hang on a rear view mirror or the like so I don't have to hold it while recording people driving like assholes.

This was recorded with my new iPhone 4 32GB. This device is truly amazing.
Permalink Reply by GabeW (not the other Gabe) on July 1, 2010 at 8:16am
This is what I've rigged up for in-car vid, it clamps to the headrest poles:


I should note that it is also extremely dangerous having a solid metal bar at neck level, use at your own risk.

also easily converted to handlebar mount:


but I agree - that looks like a dangerously overloaded truck to me...which is why I don't sit right behind them in traffic or follow too close.
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on July 1, 2010 at 8:43am
It is neither safe nor legal.

That truck is quite obviously over it's GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating, how much the truck and the load can weigh total) which means it is not going to stop or steer properly because it is now at a weight far in excess of what the brakes, steering and suspension where meant to handle. This is a moving violation and a healthy fine.

It is also over the weight for which it is plated. You pay more for plates that allow you to drive a heavier truck on the roads because you do more damage to the roads and this is also a moving violation and a healthy fine.

The truck is loaded in excess of the load range of the tires that are on it. This may or may not be a possible ticket but it is not safe at all.

I, and probably any truck enforcement officer, would consider that a improperly secured load, this is also a moving violation.

You usually see pretty much all of these conditions occur on a loaded scrap truck with the usual addition of broken or inoperative brake lights. Many of the scrap trucks out there are completely unsafe and being operated in a completely illegal manner but there is little to no enforcement because most officers do not know the laws as they apply to trucks or do not want to deal with the hassle.

Personally I wish the state police would do stings on the city streets with portable scales like they so on the highways so these guys had to start paying for running over weight.
Permalink Reply by Ryan L on July 1, 2010 at 8:45am
I think I might make a suction cup like mount that I can attach to either the dash or the window.
Permalink Reply by Craig S. on July 1, 2010 at 9:10am
As a long timer in the world of TV production, I scoff at these cheap new tools and devices describing themselves as "cameras" of any sort. If it doesn't have a $50,000.00 prime or $100,000.00 tv lens hanging off the front, it ain't a real motion picture camera (harrumph!).

Yep, my professional world is changing to be sure. Evolve or die...

Shot and edited entirely with iPhone 4. http://vimeo.com/12819723
Permalink Reply by Craig S. on July 1, 2010 at 9:44am
I was bored, that iPhone movie is kinda cool and I was drinking Arrogant Bastard ale. Fitting, eh?

Adriana said:
If you continue with this trend Craig...be prepared for a plethora of bitch slaps hahaha thought you were just sticking to the libation topics? Craig S. said:
As a long timer in the world of TV production, I scoff at these cheap new tools and devices describing themselves as "cameras" of any sort. If it doesn't have a $50,000.00 prime or $100,000.00 tv lens hanging off the front, it ain't a real motion picture camera (harrumph!).

Yep, my professional world is changing to be sure. Evolve or die...

Shot and edited entirely with iPhone 4. http://vimeo.com/12819723
Permalink Reply by Ryan L on July 1, 2010 at 9:53am
That video is amazing Craig. I went through the impact of the recording studios demise when home recording equipment became available to the consumer for a small fraction of what a major studio would charge. Now we are going through the video production revolution.
Permalink Reply by S on July 1, 2010 at 10:16am
Craig S. said:
As a long timer in the world of TV production, I scoff at these cheap new tools and devices describing themselves as "cameras" of any sort. If it doesn't have a $50,000.00 prime or $100,000.00 tv lens hanging off the front, it ain't a real motion picture camera (harrumph!).


Yep, my professional world is changing to be sure. Evolve or die...

Shot and edited entirely with iPhone 4. http://vimeo.com/12819723

Just fyi, the season finale of house was apparently shot entirely using canon 5d mkII cameras and lenses.

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on July 1, 2010 at 10:40am
Thanks for that but it's very old news, yes it was shot on the 5D, not that the viewer at home can tell.  The 5D is rife with problems as a tool for motion picture capturing. Anecdotally, the post process was so labor intensive that it cost as much as a traditional 35mm film out and was far more difficult. Never felt compelled to watch "House."

S said:
Craig S. said:
As a long timer in the world of TV production, I scoff at these cheap new tools and devices describing themselves as "cameras" of any sort. If it doesn't have a $50,000.00 prime or $100,000.00 tv lens hanging off the front, it ain't a real motion picture camera (harrumph!).

Yep, my professional world is changing to be sure. Evolve or die...

Shot and edited entirely with iPhone 4. http://vimeo.com/12819723

Just fyi, the season finale of house was apparently shot entirely using canon 5d mkII cameras and lenses.

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